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carries

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkæɹiz// UK //kˈæɹɪz// car·ries

v. to hold something and move it from one place to another. You also use this when a shop has a specific item for sale.

v. to transport or convey something while moving; to support the weight of an object during transit. In a commercial context, it refers to a retailer maintaining a stock of specific goods for sale.


SIMPLE

She carries her books in a heavy backpack every day.

CONTEXTUAL

The local hardware store carries a wide variety of gardening tools and outdoor supplies.

COMPLEX

The structural beam carries the weight of the entire upper floor, distributing the load evenly across the foundation to ensure the building remains stable.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

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